The board did pass a measure to eliminate one counseling position at Holly High School. Barnes estimated the move would save the district $105,000.

Barnes said that the district wouldn't feel the cut because the employee would be transferred to the Sherman Middle School counseling department, where there was currently an opening.

"The fact that the additional cuts didn't pass is a good sign for the district," said Jennifer Doeble, a teaching consultant at Davisburg Elementary School. "We know that cuts have to happen, but we need to look at class sizes so we can truly be there for the kids."